What are the components of a pacemaker?

Pacemakers are like miniaturized computers capable of monitoring the heart's spontaneous activity.

How is a pacemaker implanted?

A pacemaker implant is a short and simple procedure, performed in the hospital under general or local anesthesia.

What happens after I have been discharged from the hospital?

After your pacemaker has been implanted, you will receive an identification card containing information regarding your doctor, your pacemaker and its leads.

Follow up Visits?

Keep regular appointments with your doctor. These visits are necessary to interrogate your pacemaker and adjust its settings, if necessary.